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Lorenzen announced as 2026 Casper College graduation speaker, success topic
Makenna Lorenzen, star volleyball player, to speak on success at Casper College’s 2026 Commencement ceremony.
Special Tate Talk May 12 looks at ‘Utilizing Geology to Mitigate Climate Change’
Kirsten Nicolaysen, Ph.D., will be at the Tate Geological Museum on May 12 to explore using olivine and geology to sequester CO2 and mitigate climate change.
Talented musicians close out 2026 school year at Casper College
High-angle shot of musical instruments, including a violin, clarinet, and piano keyboard, accented with pink floral branches to promote the spring 2026 student music recital.Talented musicians will close out the 2026 school year at Casper College with a student...
Casper College celebrates 80th Commencement May 15 at Ford Wyoming Center
Casper College honors over 190 graduates at its 80th Commencement on May 15 at 7 p.m.. Ceremony at Ford Wyoming Center is free and open to the public.
2026 cording and coin ceremony set for graduating student veterans at CC
Casper College honors graduating student veterans with a special cording and coin ceremony on May 8. Open to the public in Chapman Lobby.
Discover the exciting French Riviera in October; trip talk May 5
Join Casper College for a free trip talk on May 5 about the Oct. 2027 French Riviera journey. Explore Monaco, Antibes, and more. No membership required!
Essential Reads
Current and future CC students urged to fill out FAFSA form FAFSA completion event set for Oct. 23
Now is the time for all current Casper College students and those planning to start next year to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA.
Casper College offers walk-in advising, registration, and resource fair June 18
Casper College will host a free walk-in advising and registration event along with a resource fair for all current and prospective students Wednesday, June 18, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Chapman Lobby.
New scholarship offered to first-gen and nontrads for 2025-2026 school year
A new limited-time scholarship is being offered to first-generation and nontraditional students who register for fall 2025 semester classes by Tuesday, July 1.
Startup Survival School offered at Casper College Feb. 25
Casper College is offering a free mini-event for entrepreneurs and startup owners on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campus & Community
Special Tate Talk May 12 looks at ‘Utilizing Geology to Mitigate Climate Change’
Kirsten Nicolaysen, Ph.D., will be at the Tate Geological Museum on May 12 to explore using olivine and geology to sequester CO2 and mitigate climate change.
Casper College celebrates 80th Commencement May 15 at Ford Wyoming Center
Casper College honors over 190 graduates at its 80th Commencement on May 15 at 7 p.m.. Ceremony at Ford Wyoming Center is free and open to the public.
Discover the exciting French Riviera in October; trip talk May 5
Join Casper College for a free trip talk on May 5 about the Oct. 2027 French Riviera journey. Explore Monaco, Antibes, and more. No membership required!
CC Active Life Club hosts Second Annual 5K color run Friday, May 8
Join the Casper College Active Life Club for a free 5K color run on May 8 at 6 p.m. Open to students and the community. Register today at Active.com!
Events & Performances
Special Tate Talk May 12 looks at ‘Utilizing Geology to Mitigate Climate Change’
Kirsten Nicolaysen, Ph.D., will be at the Tate Geological Museum on May 12 to explore using olivine and geology to sequester CO2 and mitigate climate change.
Talented musicians close out 2026 school year at Casper College
High-angle shot of musical instruments, including a violin, clarinet, and piano keyboard, accented with pink floral branches to promote the spring 2026 student music recital.Talented musicians will close out the 2026 school year at Casper College with a student...
Casper College celebrates 80th Commencement May 15 at Ford Wyoming Center
Casper College honors over 190 graduates at its 80th Commencement on May 15 at 7 p.m.. Ceremony at Ford Wyoming Center is free and open to the public.
2026 cording and coin ceremony set for graduating student veterans at CC
Casper College honors graduating student veterans with a special cording and coin ceremony on May 8. Open to the public in Chapman Lobby.
Arts & Culture
Music of the Masters celebrates America’s 250th with patriotic concert May
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Casper College’s free Music of the Masters concert May 3 at 3 p.m. featuring “The Testament of Freedom.”
Spring Jazz Night features famous songs from past greats April 22
Casper College presents its Spring Jazz Night on April 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. The program, held at Wheeler Concert Hall, features the Casper College Contemporary Singers directed by Zachary Vreeman, DMA, and the Casper College Jazz Ensemble directed by Joshua R. Mietz, DMA. The repertoire includes works by George Gershwin, John Coltrane, and Louis Prima. This event is free to the community.
Don’t miss ‘The Old Man and The Old Moon’ standing ovations, final days
"The Old Man and The Old Moon," a whimsical musical quest, enters its final days at the Casper College Gertrude Krampert Center for Theatre and Dance. (Casper College image)Don’t miss “The Old Man and The Old Moon” as it enters its final performances. The musical...
Melodious Grammy Award-winning quartet säje at Casper College’s 59th Jazz Festival
Experience Grammy-winning quartet säje at the 59th Annual Kinser Jazz Festival on Feb 10 in Casper, Wyoming. Get tickets for this premier live jazz event now!
Thunderbirds Athletics
Casper College’s famous high-energy Ropin’ and Riggin’ Days Rodeo returns
The 70th annual Casper College Ropin’ and Riggin’ Days Rodeo returns to The Arena April 17-19, 2026. Featuring top regional college teams and livestream options.
Casper College has found a new leader for the Thunderbirds
Casper College names Douglas native Ty Larson as the new Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Larson joins the Thunderbirds from Arizona State and the Big 12.
2026 Casper College Homecoming celebration, Feb. 21, at the “Swede”
Celebrate the 2026 Casper College Homecoming on Saturday, Feb. 21, as the Thunderbirds take on the Northwest College Trappers. Enjoy free chili from the CC Alumni Association and snacks from the CC Student Senate at the “Swede” Erickson Thunderbird Gymnasium. Women’s tip-off is at 2 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 4 p.m.
Casper College Volleyball team to raise Region IX banner Saturday, Jan. 31
Celebrate the Casper College Lady Thunderbird Volleyball team’s historic 2025 season at a special banner-raising ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 31. The event honors their Region IX Northwest Plains District B Championship and 11th-place national finish. Join us during halftime of the T-Bird men’s basketball game at the “Swede” Erickson Thunderbird Gymnasium.